Question 1

Stable,long-lasting beliefs about what is important in a variety of situations are:

Accepted Answer

A)  called intellectual capital. 
B)  the foundations of the open systems anchor. 
C)  the main reason why virtual teams fail. 
D)  rarely studied in the field of organizational behavior. 
E)  called values of the organization. 
A)  called intellectual capital. 
B)  the foundations of the open systems anchor. 
C)  the main reason why virtual teams fail. 
D)  rarely studied in the field of organizational behavior. 
E)  called values of the organization. E

Question 2

Organizational behavior knowledge:

Accepted Answer

A)  originates mainly from models developed in chemistry and other natural sciences. 
B)  accurately predicts how anyone will behave in any situation. 
C)  is more appropriate for people who work in computer science than in marketing. 
D)  helps us to understand, predict, and influence the behaviors of others in organizational settings. 
E)  is important only for the managers of an organization. 
A)  originates mainly from models developed in chemistry and other natural sciences. 
B)  accurately predicts how anyone will behave in any situation. 
C)  is more appropriate for people who work in computer science than in marketing. 
D)  helps us to understand, predict, and influence the behaviors of others in organizational settings. 
E)  is important only for the managers of an organization. D

Question 3

According to the organizational learning perspective,an effective organization unlearns certain routines and patterns of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following typically results in a loss of intellectual capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees help the organization discover opportunities. 
B)  The employees protect the firm from threats in the external environment. 
C)  The company sells one of its divisions and its employees now work for the other organization. 
D)  The workers help in documentation of work procedures. 
E)  The company has a good physical layout of the production line. 
A)  The employees help the organization discover opportunities. 
B)  The employees protect the firm from threats in the external environment. 
C)  The company sells one of its divisions and its employees now work for the other organization. 
D)  The workers help in documentation of work procedures. 
E)  The company has a good physical layout of the production line.

Question 5

Which of the following is a conceptual anchor in organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contingency anchor 
B)  Economic anchor 
C)  Social anchor 
D)  Single level anchor 
E)  Scientific anchor 
A)  Contingency anchor 
B)  Economic anchor 
C)  Social anchor 
D)  Single level anchor 
E)  Scientific anchor

Question 6

Structural capital includes knowledge embedded in the organization's systems and composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A footwear firm based in San Diego opened a new branch in Los Angeles. 
B)  A car company based in Pittsburgh manufactured its cars in Philadelphia. 
C)  Rewind, a German music band which plays traditional German folk music performed in Berlin. 
D)  Rowan, a French citizen, published a novel within France. 
E)  An American based burger joint opened a new outlet in China. 
A)  A footwear firm based in San Diego opened a new branch in Los Angeles. 
B)  A car company based in Pittsburgh manufactured its cars in Philadelphia. 
C)  Rewind, a German music band which plays traditional German folk music performed in Berlin. 
D)  Rowan, a French citizen, published a novel within France. 
E)  An American based burger joint opened a new outlet in China.

Question 8

A firm has good associations with its customers,suppliers,and others who provide added mutual value for the firm.Name the form of intellectual capital which is derived by the firm due to its good associations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Structural capital 
B)  Intellectual capital 
C)  Human capital 
D)  Knowledge capital 
E)  Relationship capital 
A)  Structural capital 
B)  Intellectual capital 
C)  Human capital 
D)  Knowledge capital 
E)  Relationship capital

Question 9

Investment portfolio studies suggest that specific OB characteristics are important "positive screens" for selecting companies with the best long-term share appreciation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All organizations have a collective sense of purpose,whether it's producing oil or creating the fastest Internet search engine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the conceptual anchors based on which organizational behavior is developed and redefined.

Accepted Answer

The systematic research anchor states th

Question 12

Many organizations are placing increasing importance on values in the workplace.Explain the difference between values,ethics,and corporate social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Values are relatively stable,evaluative

Question 13

In order for something to be called an organization,it must have certain assets such as buildings and equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An organization's employees use information technology to perform their jobs away from the traditional physical workplace.This is an example of virtual work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is most closely associated with corporate social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge management 
B)  Triple bottom line 
C)  Absorptive capacity 
D)  Adaptive ability 
E)  Knowledge acquisition 
A)  Knowledge management 
B)  Triple bottom line 
C)  Absorptive capacity 
D)  Adaptive ability 
E)  Knowledge acquisition

Question 16

The best organizational practices are those built on the notion that organizations are closed systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The changing workforce is one of the emerging trends in organizational behavior.Describe how the workforce is changing and briefly identify two consequences of these changes for organizations.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous workforce changes tha

Question 18

Organizations that have high employee turnaround will be better able to retain intellectual capital within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Reduced job security and increased work intensification are partly caused by globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Bob has been interested in this trend of globalization.He should know that globalization occurs when an organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases its connectivity with people and organizations in other parts of the world. 
B)  serves diverse customers within the firm's home country. 
C)  has a diverse workforce within the firm's home country. 
D)  the firm has a substantially strong domestic market. 
E)  the firm works in a country with strict foreign trade policies. 
A)  increases its connectivity with people and organizations in other parts of the world. 
B)  serves diverse customers within the firm's home country. 
C)  has a diverse workforce within the firm's home country. 
D)  the firm has a substantially strong domestic market. 
E)  the firm works in a country with strict foreign trade policies.

Stable,long-lasting beliefs about what is important in a variety of situations are:

Organizational behavior knowledge:

According to the organizational learning perspective,an effective organization unlearns certain routines and patterns of behavior.

Which of the following typically results in a loss of intellectual capital?

Which of the following is a conceptual anchor in organizational behavior?

Structural capital includes knowledge embedded in the organization's systems and composition.

Which of the following is an example of globalization?

A firm has good associations with its customers,suppliers,and others who provide added mutual value for the firm.Name the form of intellectual capital which is derived by the firm due to its good associations.

Investment portfolio studies suggest that specific OB characteristics are important "positive screens" for selecting companies with the best long-term share appreciation.

All organizations have a collective sense of purpose,whether it's producing oil or creating the fastest Internet search engine.

Discuss the conceptual anchors based on which organizational behavior is developed and redefined.

Many organizations are placing increasing importance on values in the workplace.Explain the difference between values,ethics,and corporate social responsibility.

In order for something to be called an organization,it must have certain assets such as buildings and equipment.

An organization's employees use information technology to perform their jobs away from the traditional physical workplace.This is an example of virtual work.

Which of the following is most closely associated with corporate social responsibility?

The best organizational practices are those built on the notion that organizations are closed systems.

The changing workforce is one of the emerging trends in organizational behavior.Describe how the workforce is changing and briefly identify two consequences of these changes for organizations.

Organizations that have high employee turnaround will be better able to retain intellectual capital within the organization.

Reduced job security and increased work intensification are partly caused by globalization.

Bob has been interested in this trend of globalization.He should know that globalization occurs when an organization:

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 1: Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Stable,long-lasting beliefs about what is important in a variety of situations are:

Organizational behavior knowledge:

According to the organizational learning perspective,an effective organization unlearns certain routines and patterns of behavior.

Which of the following typically results in a loss of intellectual capital?

Which of the following is a conceptual anchor in organizational behavior?

Structural capital includes knowledge embedded in the organization's systems and composition.

Which of the following is an example of globalization?

A firm has good associations with its customers,suppliers,and others who provide added mutual value for the firm.Name the form of intellectual capital which is derived by the firm due to its good associations.

Investment portfolio studies suggest that specific OB characteristics are important "positive screens" for selecting companies with the best long-term share appreciation.

All organizations have a collective sense of purpose,whether it's producing oil or creating the fastest Internet search engine.

Discuss the conceptual anchors based on which organizational behavior is developed and redefined.

Many organizations are placing increasing importance on values in the workplace.Explain the difference between values,ethics,and corporate social responsibility.

In order for something to be called an organization,it must have certain assets such as buildings and equipment.

An organization's employees use information technology to perform their jobs away from the traditional physical workplace.This is an example of virtual work.

Which of the following is most closely associated with corporate social responsibility?

The best organizational practices are those built on the notion that organizations are closed systems.

The changing workforce is one of the emerging trends in organizational behavior.Describe how the workforce is changing and briefly identify two consequences of these changes for organizations.

Organizations that have high employee turnaround will be better able to retain intellectual capital within the organization.

Reduced job security and increased work intensification are partly caused by globalization.

Bob has been interested in this trend of globalization.He should know that globalization occurs when an organization:

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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